#Tarva

[whats-in-a-sentence]

They hung rather low in the southern sky, almost as bright as two little moons and very close together.

"The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" - C. S. Lewis

[3ct0sart]

real world circumstance be damned my boys bugs can work my brain like bread dough

Characters are @shmoemocs'

[purplebehittindifferent]

-Violet went out with a BANG

[sympateawithsugar]

Look... Hawke don't got a qunari bf? I'll give Hawke a qunari bf. Except it's Inquisitor Adaar.

[tarvha]

peter & caspian   »   another love.

a vague study in love, fealty, and what's left when you've run out of reasons to stay. caspeter at its best, imo, is about the quiet conjunction. it's about fighting the inevitable, trying to catch the uncatchable, and the slow realisation that your love belongs to the land and its people more than he will ever belong to you. if none of that makes sense: that's okay, just vibe. happy watching :)

[girlhorse]

well. in order to let him see out the new window, which is almost 4 feet off the ground, i had to experiment a bit. IKEA Kallax is the ledge, and trofast are the stairs (and eventual doggie storage area) he loves it already, but hes not allowed up when I'm not home. I'm going to figure out how to add some traction to the steps and the shelf to help him feel more stable. The Kallax is weighed down pretty nicely by a bunch of random stuff i needed to store. I also shoved my bed right up to it just in case enzo slips. wanted to give him a softer landing.

i may try to figure out how to block off the one open edge that doesn't have stairs just to be safe. but so far he's been a good boy and he's enjoying the window.

[rajakuja]

I've done nothing but draw hunky boys for 3 days---

[grrl-beetle]

Engineered Garments Tarvas

[bigtroublestore]

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[wanderingsimsfinds]

WanderingSims Fave CC - Bedroom

1 - The77Sims - Moons Bed

2 - DOT - Dal Double Mesh Bed (TSR)

3 - Martassimsbook - 4t3 novvvas Vintage Collection Bed

4-5 - gruesim - 4t3 Heurrs Farmhouse Bedframe & MXIMS Tarva Bedframe

6 - pitheinfinite - Leaf Bed Frame 2t3 Conversion

7 - TheNumbersWoman - Ikea Loft Bed (TSR)

8 - Zinny - Day Bed

9 - HydrangeaChainsaw - Cozy Cottage Set Ruffle Bed

10 - Sketchbook Pixels - Tug Mattresses (All 3 Double Mattresses)

11 - Living Dead Girl - Contrast Bedroom Night Stand (TSR)

12, 25 - Martassimsbook - 4t3 Nordica-sims Victoria Bedroom Night Stand & Dresser

13 - Nynaeve Design - Allie Bedroom Nightstand (TSR)

14 - ArtVitalex - Zwolle End Table (TSR)

15 - HydrangeaChainsaw - Ajisai Set Curved End Table

16 - HydrangeaChainsaw - Comfy Living Nordic Nightstand

17 - TheNumbersWoman - Ikea Inspired Pax Unggdal Bedroom Dresser (TSR)

18 - TheNumbersWoman - Ikea Apt. Clothing Rack (TSR)

19-20 - Martassimsbook - 4t3 IllogicalSims SIMKEA Set Dresser Tall 1 & 2

21 - Martassimsbook - 4t3 Hanraja Dresser 12

22-23 - Martassimsbook - 4t3 Hanraja Dresser 13 & Glass

24 - Nynaeve Design - Allie Bedroom Dresser (TSR)

[saxifrage-wreath]

Tag Game: How Cuddleable Are Your Ocs?

Rules: Answer the above question using a scale from 1-10 and include context!

Thanks for the tag @freenarnian :)

This was fun and got me thinking more about each of these folks and what they’re like.

Kazia, 5/10: our heroine is somewhat touch-starved as a result of having a cold marble statue of a woman for a mother. She rather likes to be held, but has had less experience than she’d like, which can make her appear cold or stiff, however, with people she’s really close to, she relaxes and becomes much warmer, more approachable and huggable.

Melossa, 0/10: Kazia’s ‘marble statue’ mother does not do displays of affection. Imperious, solemn, and hyperconscious of her image and position and need to be strong, she exudes a cold, touch me not aura. She almost never touches anyone and no one but her husband touches her. Any embrace she ever gave would be the stiffest most formal one ever.

Tarvagal, 8/10: Kazia’s husband, Tarva is a warm and friendly fellow who grew up in a happy and affectionate household with parents, siblings, and friends. He has a lot of good experience and practice with hugs and such like. He hugs often and well and he loves to both give and receive them. Some situations can make him awkward and he does less well with people he knows but little or who embarrass him, hence the couple of points off.

Kazana, 3/10: Kazia’s cousin has a position and profession that are decidedly not very cuddly; her need to consider the dignity thereof produces in her a strong ‘touch me not’ vibe – like, ‘touch me and it’s swords right now’. Very few people get to see the woman rather than the mask/public facing image. Is willing to be hugged by loved ones, such as her husband, beloved cousin Kazia, and said cousin’s children. Privately.

Dragash, 4/10: Kazana’s husband is a quiet, serious, scholarly gentleman. He is friendly enough, but prefers people remain at arm’s length and not rumple his suit. Why hug, after all, when one can instead have conversations about mathematics or somesuch? Exceptions are made for his wife and children.

Morsal, 9/10: Kazia’s brother, is a jovial figure who loves life, loves people, and likes to make these facts plain. By virtue of being the younger sibling, he manages to get away with caring less for convention and appearance. He loses a point for maybe being overwhelming to more reserved people, but puts most everyone on their ease and gives the best of bear hugs.

Manetha, 11/10: Kazia’s protege (we’ll say), is a exceedingly affectionate and adorable ray of sunshine. Wants to hug almost everyone and inspires a similar feeling in others. Has to be restrained from doing so for reasons of decorum.

Very gentle tags for @accidental-spice @lightthewaybackhome @sailforvalinor @thatfriendlyanon and anyone else who’d like to play

[purplebehittindifferent]

Me and the besties getting ready to play the blocking dead

( Tarva and mootools 💜💜💜)

[sympateawithsugar]

Hot Girl Summer is over… now it's Kinda-Chilly-But-Not-Cold-Yet Qunari Autumn 🍁

(Then his horns get stuck in a tree branch)

[leoandraphssoulmate]

Kings Guard

A TMNT Dark Ages Short

(Iteration is your choice)

Song used while writing this piece"

Part 1

Her gaze, forest green, like his surroundings. Her skin, rich earth tones, like the ground beneath his feet. He came here often, to the abandoned mill. Whenever he needed to be reminded of her sweetness and warm heart. After all, it’s where they first met. Her long wavy hair hung down over her shoulder as she looked up at him, smiling, a clump of small blue flowers in her right hand. 

He stood there now, quill poised above light parchment, his heart full of things he wanted to say and things he didn’t. He gazed out over the rolling hills, his eyes catching on bright yellow and purple wildflowers. No. Even that beautiful landscape couldn’t begin to describe her. He looked around, seeking inspiration for his words, then it struck him. The way the old mill had fallen to the ravages of time. How every brick seemed to tell a story. 

He sighed, slowly moistening his lips with his tongue, then spoke out loud as he wrote. “My Dearest Angel, Time has no meaning when I am with you. The world could fade away and I would simply not care. To feel you in my arms,” the blue banded warrior paused, his quill held slightly above the parchment in his left hand, “ is truly maddening to one’s soul.” He puffed out a weary sigh, reading over what he just wrote. What had started off as a love letter, was now quickly becoming a goodbye letter. 

“I know what we have is forbidden. That you have a duty-”

“Milord?” A familiar young man’s voice pulled the warrior from his thoughts. 

He quickly set the parchment and quill down on the ruined windowsill next to him. “What is it?” He asked gruffly, squinting back at the young man. 

“I’m sorry to bother you, Milord, at such a late hour, but King Herald is in need of your services.” 

“Now?” Did the king not sleep? “Did he even try to call upon Sir Raphael?”

The young man shook his head. “No, Milord. He asked for you specifically.”

“Oh for heavens…ah forget it.” The tall warrior grumbled, grabbing the parchment and quill roughly from the windowsill, balling up the parchment as he walked past the young man. The words he wished to express weren’t coming as easily as he thought they would anyway. “Get my horse ready!” 

“Yes, Milord! Right away!”

No matter where he went, Sir Leonardo was always under the watchful eye of the king. So, it wasn’t a surprise when the young lad, known as Micah, found him in the old abandoned mill. It also came as no surprise when the king asked for him, and not one of his brothers, to escort him to wherever he wished to go. Sir Leonardo had long suspected that it was to keep him from visiting the princess while he was away. Though the king had never caught them together, he had his suspicions. 

The king’s castle was one of the biggest in the country. It had been added on to over the centuries and now stretched over a considerable piece of land. Home to over eight hundred servants and at least fifty royals attending court, Sir Leonardo found himself at the very center of the public eye. His presence was most often requested for royal events, such as balls and dinners. Not to say the least, when the king needed to be escorted to neighboring towns and other ventures. 

Everyone was quick to praise the experienced warrior on his fighting abilities and his protection of the king, but Sir Leonardo only wanted one thing. He wanted it more than gold. More than silver. He wanted her. 

Sir Leonardo walked down the familiar marble hallway towards the king's chambers. It was late, so he knew the king would be sitting in his chair, a well worn chess board in front of him. 

“Ah! There he is! My most trusted warrior!” The king smiled, though it didn’t reach his eyes. “I wish to be escorted to Tarva. We leave at first light!” He announced without preamble. 

Sir Leonardo bowed, then rose, inclining his head, noticing that the king was in fact sitting on the edge of his bed. Tarva? What in god's name could the king be looking for in Tarva? “Your highness?” He tilted his head slightly, concern coating his tone. “Tarva?”

“Yes. Tarva.” The king coughed. “I received word that a messenger from Shekee awaits me there.” The king gripped the front of his robe, pulling it tighter around him. “But first we need to wait for your brother. I’ve asked Sir Donatello to join us.”

Sir Leonardo’s eye ridges rose, his lips quirking into a smile. It had been at least a fortnight since he had seen his brother, but that meant that this wasn’t usual business.  “It will be good to see him.” 

“Yes. I imagine it would. He is not only an excellent warrior, but an even better messenger. I trust him explicitly when it comes to urgent matters. He only just got back last night.” The king watched Sir Leonardo carefully. When he didn’t react he continued. “I would have sent Micah to tell you, but-”

Sir Leonardo laughed inwardly. For the first time, it seemed the king wasn’t able to find him. “I’m sorry, King Herald, I was dealing with a family matter.”

The king squinted for a second, his left brow arching, his jaw tensing, then relaxed his face. “It’s quite alright.” He said tightly, then added. “In the future, please make yourself a little easier to find. I need you available at all times. Day or night.”

Sir Leonardo nodded. “Yes, your highness.”

“Excellent. Well, while we’re waiting for your brother, you’re free to do as you please for the time being.” The king straightened, smoothing down the front of his robe. “Also, as a favor to me. Please stay away from the mutant market. You’re a king's guard for heaven's sake! Act like it!” He inclined his head, his dark eyes softening. 

Sir Leonardo grimaced. He hated when the king expected him to act like a human. Because he in fact wasn’t. “Yes, your high-”

“No.” The king waved his hands in front of him as he stood. “None of that.” He walked up to Leonardo, his face solemn. “I know. I truly do.” He put his hand on Leonardo’s right shoulder. “I know that what I’m asking of you takes strength and courage to do so. I’m not delusional. As I’m also not delusional when it comes to matters of the heart.” The king looked up into Leonardo’s deep blue eyes. 

This was it. The king was going to tell him that he knew about what was going on between his daughter and …..

“I’ve noticed how you and your brothers are no longer as close as you once were.” The king said, gently patting Leonardo’s shoulder. Leonardo’s eyes widened as his heart skipped a few beats. “When we return, seek your brothers out. Family is too important to leave matters unattended.”

Leonardo bowed, his mind racing. “I will, your highness. Thank you.”

The king nodded. “Excellent. I will send Micah to retrieve you when Sir Donatello arrives. We leave directly afterwards.”

Tags: @thelaundrybitch @wynndigogh

Authors Note:

Hey guys! So, I've been wanting to write something with the guys in medieval times and couldn't figure out how to place them in that time period🤷 Then I was hit with inspiration by watching Vikings! The one with Ragnar Lothbrok!

I don't know how long this is going to be, but I'm going to try and stick with it! I appreciate your support! Until the next part....Be safe and be free!🧡❤️💙💜🦊

[frodo-with-glasses]

Discord Highlights: The Fellowship of the Dudes

[4/28/23]

InvisibleWashboard:

I have a head canon that one of Merry's sons in particular had to be taught to swim early because the kid was OBSESSED with any and all things to do with water. Estella was afraid to ever let him out of her sight for fear he would end up drowned before he could even walk.

meg is me:

Imagine merry desires his kids to be Equestrians and good old Stybba bears many a baby Brandybuck rider To Merry's dismay bby Eomer HATES ponies

InvisibleWashboard:

Eomer is the son that loves the water in my head.

[4/29/23]

Writing Valkyrie:

I was thinking last night, and I'd like to think that surfing was big in Numenor. Elros and his Queen made it a family tradition, and the whole populace really took to it. It died off a bit with the King's Men, deeming it not worth their time, something only the Faithful indulged in. Now adays, it only survives in Dol Amroth. And can be found in Alqualondë It took Thorongil some time to learn it, but once he did, Prince Imrahil never beat him again.

On the first diplomatic trip the High King makes to Dol Amroth, Imrahil demands a rematch. "Lets get barreled, dude!" -Imrahil (probably) "Yeah, dude, lets go shred some waves!" Aragorn (also probably) "Don't forget to reapply your sun balm." -Arwen (definitely)

Rumor has it, that the King is set to take the title of "Surf Champion" from the previous master, Thorongil.

InvisibleWashboard:

Someone who can draw please draw Aragorn as a surfer dude, I am begging.

Writing Valkyrie:

Shaka sign and everything.

InvisibleWashboard:

Does Arwen participate/get good at it? I feel like Legolas would be decent when he comes to visit.

Writing Valkyrie:

She'd be very graceful at it, and soon comes to surpass her husband.

InvisibleWashboard:

Mmmm. Yes. Very good.

Writing Valkyrie:

Legolas would just do handstands on the board. Or shoot targets while shredding the waves.

InvisibleWashboard:

I like the idea of him showing off with handstands. I know canonically he doesn’t have siblings but he has SUCH youngest sibling energy and handstands on the board is very much a youngest brother thing, I think.

Writing Valkyrie:

He can even do 'em one handed "Look ada!" The Good Surfer gene runs in the Olwë/Elwë bloodline.

Gimli would just like to enjoy the sunshine, thank you very much.

InvisibleWashboard:

Who else gives it a go? Faramir? Eowyn? Would Boromir from the Boromir Lives comic have tried?

I’m obsessed with this idea now.

Writing Valkyrie:

Boromir would give it a try, but he'd surf like the old timers that just kinda stand and just ride it out.

Eowyn and Faramir would boogey-board.

Lothiriel is a pro at surfing. Eomer would like nothing with that thank you very much, but he will just get in the water and float a bit.

Imrahil kinda hopes that [Lothiriel would] surpass Aragorn, but she just enjoys it for the fun of it and not competition. Though if she did compete, everyone better watch out.

Elrond and Celebrian get into it a bit after Elrond sails, due to 1) Elros did it, 2) Arwen and Aragorn did it, and 3) Elladan and Elrohir enjoy it.

Though they steer clear of Galadriel, 'cause she absolutely shreds them waves.

Celeborn just like his floaties, thanks.

InvisibleWashboard:

Celeborn is such a trophy husband. I love him.

Writing Valkyrie:

Finrod thinks it's neat, and is the best at getting barreled.

But yes, surfing picks up again in the fourth age, and becomes a tradition of the royal families, that unites them all.

Me:

I haven’t read the Silmarillion, but based on Tarva’s comics, Finrod gives me such strong surfer dude vibes.

Writing Valkyrie:

I haven't read it yet, either, but maybe we're onto something. 😂 I mean, they did grow up on the beach. You can't tell me Earwen and Grandpa Olwe didn't teach the kids about the beach and the ocean.

Gandalf would do it sometimes, but he'd just stand on the board as if on dry land, staff and everything, riding it like it was a segway.

InvisibleWashboard:

Not to bring up stuff from yesterday, but Merry brings his family to visit and water obsessed Éomer is losing his mind over the surfing and wants to figure out a way to do something similar back in the Shire.

meg is me:

pippin is canonically good at balancing just throwing that out there

Writing Valkyrie:

He'd be good at it, but he'd ride goofy-footed.

ladyofgifts:

what if he's better at it than Merry so whenever they visit, Eomer sticks to him for the whole time going this is my Favorite Uncle

InvisibleWashboard:

Yes. So much yes.

meg is me:

Merry: gasp how rude eomer: dad you aren't my uncle Merry: i know but still

Me: (re: surfing in the Shire)

Hmm…okay, no way they’re gonna have wind strong enough to make waves on the Brandywine, but if they can get a dinghy going fast enough on a brisk day, they might be able to water ski! X-D

InvisibleWashboard:

Estella would hate that. So much. Merry would think it's great though.

Me:

If you’re ever lacking wind, you can always compensate by tying the prow to two ponies, one on either bank, on a narrow stretch of the river 🤣🤣

InvisibleWashboard:

What I'm picturing now is a bit closer to what I grew up doing with my brothers... if it got really muddy, we would tie a skimboard to the back of a four wheeler and ride/pull each other around on that. I could see little hobbits trying something similar with their ponies.

Me:

Oh the mess it would make. But how fun!

InvisibleWashboard:

Oh yes, so much dirt in places dirt is not supposed to be!

Me:

All I’m hearing is that Eomer Brandybuck is the first hobbit to move to Dol Amroth. Ostensibly it’s to be an ambassador on behalf of the Shire, but in actuality, it’s for the waves, bro.

InvisibleWashboard:

I'M OBSESSED.

Me:

Tolkien: Hobbits, as a rule, hate the water. Us: So this is our OC Eomer Brandybuck, he’s a hobbit surfer bro

chaosandwhatnot:

"this sign can't stop me because i can't read"

InvisibleWashboard:

No, you don't understand... Eomer wasn't even one of Merry's OC kids I was that interested in, but NOW...

Wait does he move out there by himself or does he have a family he brings with him? Does he form a small hobbit community outside of the Shire by doing this or does he just stay single forever because his heart only belongs to the sea?

Me:

“His heart only belongs to the Sea” sounds so beautiful and poetic and Tolkien-esque until we add the clarification “by that we mean he just really, really loves to surf”

Writing Valkyrie:

I'd love to say that he has a small family when he moves down there, along with some other like-minded hobbits, but I'd think that he'd also teach others, hobbit and non-hobbit, to surf, regardless if he's alone or not.

Kasey Gondor:

forms a community of inter-racial surfing enthusiasts. after Legolas leaves Ithilien some of the elves that were there join up. we'll get some dwarves down there too. everyone just intermingles. here we are not hobbits or men or elves or dwarves. but dudes. surfing dudes.

meg is me:

The Fellowship of the Dudes The other fellowship was male of course but not all of them were Dudes

Writing Valkyrie:

Come to Gondor, we have surfing. 🤣 And thus, peace was established with Harad, Khand, and Rhun.

Morgoth cannot surf. Evil does not like water -> They will not come to the ocean -> Cannot surf.

meg is me:

Truer words have never been spoken

[4/30/23]

Me:

InvisibleWashboard I believe you requested this yesterday X-D

InvisibleWashboard:

This is perfection. Thank you.

Writing Valkyrie is @writingvalkyrie, InvisibleWashboard is @invisiblewashboard, chaosandwhatnot is @grondds-and-roses, Kasey Gondor is @captaingondor, ladyofgifts is our beloved Zara, and meg is me does not have tumblr :-3

[rajakuja]

Wake up babe a new kind of guy dropped (secretly actually exactly same as all other guys)